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Copper, Random or 24 hour urine

Order Code
003343
CPT
82525, 82570
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

24-hour urine test for copper. Diagnostic for Wilsons disease.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen

Collection

Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
003343
CPT
82525, 82570
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

24-hour urine test for copper. Diagnostic for Wilsons disease.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen

Collection

Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3